HB 3357 Hospital fines

HB3357 requires hospitals that do not offer family medicine residency program to pay $250,000 to government in order for Area Health Education Center program expense offset

Personal ChoiceThis will force all hospitals private, non-profit, Tax District Hospitals and government institutions an additional In committee upon adjournment.$250,000 expense that must be passed on to then sick.

Fiscal ResponsiblityThis bill is nothing but cost shifting from the state budget to many hospitals and is nothing but a hidden tax.

Limited GovernmentGovernment is forcing hospitals to accept a function that is actually a function of the education system. What roll does the private physician play in this process? Many clinics assist in the residencies of new doctors. Is the next step that the government will impose a tax {fee} on all doctors that do not provide the service?

Local ControlThe government is assuming a function that should be handled by the individual of education system.

Free MarketsThis bill will force additional expenses on many of the Oregon Hospitals and will result in higher medical costs.